HAYDEN — The beer brewing business has not always been good to Hayden resident Jared Aylor, but recent recognition from a Colorado beer festival has helped fill his pub with optimism.

“Literally, I got goosebumps and chills when I saw the email,” said Aylor, who opened Yampa Valley Brewing Co. in Hayden in October 2015.

The email said Yampa Valley Brewing Co. beat out 53 other breweries by taking second place overall honors at the Bacon and Beer Classic held May 12 at Mile High Stadium in Denver. Their Bewitchment beer was chosen by judges as the best saison in the competition.